Non-scripture - the black hole.

Hi all,

My only child is starting in Kindergarten this year and perusing the school's information book I came upon this jolly little description of what awaits her in non-scripture:

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION

Visiting clergy and lay teachers conduct scripture classes on Wednesdays. Parents have the option of allowing their child to participate or withdrawing them from scripture classes.

It says nothing about what she will actually be doing. Something along the lines of "Parents have the option of allowing their child to participate in scripture class or participate in non-scripture class." would even have been acceptable but no. She just gets to look forward to the light of scripture or apparently a black hole of nothingness.

Ok, at the end of last year I got all non-theistically self righteous about non-scripture and told myself, and several other people, that I would see if the school would let me volunteer to help out with the non-scripture kids. Apparently they get time in the library, which is actually a very good option, but they just get whatever teacher is free and colouring sheets. A parent volunteer could at least read the younger ones stories or help the older ones with their reading etc. A parent volunteer who is there every week (in addition to the random staff member of course) could get to know the kids names at least and point them towards things that might interest them in the library.  So, good plan right?

I've got cold feet.

I want to do it but I don't want to be singled out as a non-scripture nut in what is largely a white christian community. The Mum who "has a thing" about non-scripture. It's not so much for me, but I'm apparently paranoid about drawing what might be perceived as negative attention to my child. Wow. I'm neutotic. Am I neurotic?

I still want to do it, and now is the time as school is just starting up, but the question is.....should I? 

Oh,  and I know the answer is yes but I just want some support.  :-)

Regards,

Limber